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Late presentation of midgut malrotation in a young adult.
- Source :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Nov2022, Vol. 2022 Issue 11, p1-3, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly due to partial or complete failure of rotation of the midgut in fetal life. Majority of the cases present in the neonatal period and 90% within the first year. Adult presentation is rare and the true incidence is unknown as some cases pass undiagnosed. Whirlpool sign is pathognomic for midgut malrotation and management involves surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- YOUNG adults
GASTRIC outlet obstruction
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2022
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160761931
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac515